District of Columbia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When you are about to stop, you should flash your brake light if you are Stopping more quickly than others may expect. Stopping in an unusual place. Being followed too closely In any of the above situations.

2. What is the most efficient way to know what is going on behind you? Check your side mirrors frequently. Carry a passenger to check for you. Stop and look around Turn around and scan the area.

3. You must not ____ when riding downhill. Increase your speed. Shift gears. Coast in neutral. Slow down.

4. Which types of drugs can affect your ability to ride? Prescription. Over the counter. Illegal. All.

5. You should adjust your side mirrors Before mounting your motorcycle. Before starting your motorcycle. At a designated service center While riding your motorcycle.

6. It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because Your visibility may be reduced. Operating your motorcycle may become more difficult. You may be distracted by what is happening inside the vehicles You need a full lane width to ride safely.

7. In a lane of traffic, how many lane positions are available to you? Two. One. 4 Three.

8. In which of these situations is a car driver most likely to try to share your lane? When the driver wants to pass you. When you are preparing to turn at an intersection. In heavy traffic. In all of the above situations.

9. Instruct your passenger to Wear a seat belt. Hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt. Grip the backrest Put his or her feet on the ground when the motorcycle is stopped.

10. If your front tire fails while you are riding, you should ease off the throttle Pull the engine kill switch, and roll to a stop. Use the rear brake, and move to the side of the road. Use both brakes, and stop on the shoulder of the road Use the front brake, and move to the side of the road.

11. Which of the following surfaces provide poor traction for motorcycles? Gravel roads. Wet pavement. Snow. All of the above.

12. To carry a passenger, which of the following is not required? Passenger footrests. Designated seat room. A backpack. A helmet and eye protection.

13. In order to safely carry a passenger on your motorcycle, what must you have? Heavy duty shocks. Passenger eye protection. Adequate seat room and separate footpegs. A special passenger license.

14. Which lane position will make you most visible to the driver of the vehicle ahead of you? The right. Any. The center. The left.

15. Which of the following increases safety when riding at night? Use the lights of the car ahead to help you see. Reduce your speed. Increase your following distance All these answers are correct.

16. How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic? 1 2 4 3

17. The best protection against flying objects while you are riding is Face protection. Headlights. Goggles Sunglasses.

18. When carrying cargo or a passenger You must carry a special license. An increased stopping distance is required. You must ride only during the day A decreased stopping distance is required.

19. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which lane position should you ride in? The center. The right. The left. The center or the right.

20. The best lane position to avoid lane sharing by others is the ____ lane position. Left. Right or center. Center. Right.

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To operate a motorcycle in the District of Columbia (DC), you must have a motorcycle (M) endorsement on your driver's license. Licensing services are handled through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). An M endorsement on your license allows you to operate motorcycles, motorbikes, mopeds, scooters, and three-wheeled motorcycles on public roads. You must be at least 18 to apply for an M endorsement.

To receive an M endorsement, you must hold a valid DC license, complete an application, pay the fees, and pass the motorcycle knowledge test. Additionally, you must either pass the motorcycle skills test or submit a certificate of completion from a motorcycle demonstration course. If you choose to take the course, you must visit the Brentwood Road Test facility to obtain your driver's license with an M endorsement. The tests are scheduled through a DMV service center. You can schedule the motorcycle skills test by phone or online.

The knowledge test contains 25 questions about motorcycle safety and driving practices that are covered in the DC Motorcycle Operator Manual. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. If you fail, you can retake the test after three days. The motorcycle skills test covers basic vehicle control and crash-avoidance skills. You should know your motorcycle well and how to operate it safely before taking this test.